11b Meta-Analysis

This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts related to meta-analysis, including definitions and important organizations in the field.

Meta-Analysis

A systematic review of literature that statistically combines the results of multiple studies.

Systematic Review

A structured and comprehensive synthesis of research studies that address a specific research question.

Effect Size

A quantitative measure of the strength of a phenomenon or relationship in research, often used in meta-analyses.

Cohen's d

A measure of effect size that indicates the standardized difference between two means.

The Cochrane Collaboration

An organization dedicated to preparing, maintaining, and disseminating systematic reviews of healthcare effects.

Inclusion Criteria

The specific standards or conditions that studies must meet to be included in a meta-analysis.

Exclusion Criteria

The specific standards or conditions under which studies are not considered for inclusion in a meta-analysis.

Moderator Variables

Variables that affect the direction or strength of the relationship between the independent and dependent variables in a meta-analysis.

Quantitative Studies

Research studies that collect and analyze numerical data to understand behaviors, phenomena, or relationships.

Mean Effect Size

The average effect size calculated from a set of studies in a meta-analysis.